Fair hearing encompasses the plenitude of natural justice in the narrow technical sense of the twin pillars — audi alteram partem and nemo judex in causa…

By the agency relationship created by law between the debenture holder and the receiver/manager, the principal (debenture holder) may take action for and on behalf of…

A receiver or manager may apply to the court for direction in relation to any particular matter arising in connection with the performance of his functions.…

A receiver or manager appointed out of court under a power in any instrument is deemed to be an agent of the person on whose behalf…

The rule on representative actions is a rule of convenience, not rigid. Failure to obtain leave to sue in a representative capacity is therefore not fatal…

If an applicant delays bringing an application until there is not enough time to put the other side on notice, it is self-induced urgency, not real…

Ex-parte applications for injunctions are properly interim in nature, made without notice to keep matters in status quo for a short period or until the respondent…

The operative word "may" in sections 22(3), 22(1), and 22(7) of the Edict makes the provision discretionary, not mandatory.

Evidence not challenged in cross-examination remains valid and can be relied upon, even if some details were not pleaded.

If the plaintiffs did not plead traditional evidence as required, it would be futile considering any evidence in that line as such evidence would go to…

Evidence not challenged in cross-examination remains valid and can be relied upon, even if some details were not pleaded.

A trial Judge who sees and hears witnesses has the exclusive right to assess their demeanour and determine credibility. If done properly, it is not for…